Qatar: Cucumber And Gherkin Market 2024

Cucumber And Gherkin Market Size in Qatar

In 2022, the Qatari cucumber and gherkin market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a buoyant increase. Cucumber and gherkin consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cucumber And Gherkin Production in Qatar

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cucumbers and gherkins in Qatar expanded significantly to X tons per ha in 2022, rising by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw perceptible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average cucumber and gherkin yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cucumbers and gherkins were harvested in Qatar; waning by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. The cucumber and gherkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cucumber And Gherkin Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2017, approx. X tons of cucumbers and gherkins were exported from Qatar; leveling off at 2016 figures. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The smallest decline of X% was in 2013. The exports peaked in 2017 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin exports stood at $X in 2017. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The smallest decline of X% was in 2013. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2017 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons) was the main destination for cucumber and gherkin exports from Qatar, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iran was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value to Iran was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the average cucumber and gherkin export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 a decrease of X%. The export price peaked in 2017 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (X%).

Cucumber And Gherkin Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2022, cucumber and gherkin imports into Qatar shrank to X tons, dropping by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cucumber and gherkin imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) was the main supplier of cucumber and gherkin to Qatar, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cucumber and gherkin imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Jordan (X% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cucumbers and gherkins to Qatar, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Iran stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Jordan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cucumber and gherkin import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cucumber and gherkin import price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform